NZTD

NZTD

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NZTD: Your Digital Pass to a Smoother New Zealand Arrival

Skip the paper forms and save time at the border. Complete your traveller declaration up to 24 hours before you land, scan your passport with ease, and enjoy a seamless, paperless entry into New Zealand.

Publisher

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Category

Travel

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

4.6/5

Total Ratings

4K+

Locales

1

A Frictionless Arrival

Discover the interface used by 1M+ users.

A mobile interface of the New Zealand Traveller Declaration app showing biosecurity risk questions about food, animals, and plants.

A mobile interface of the New Zealand Traveller Declaration app showing biosecurity risk questions about food, animals, and plants.

Interface of the NZTD app showing flight details input for a trip from Los Angeles to Auckland

Interface of the NZTD app showing flight details input for a trip from Los Angeles to Auckland

Interface of the NZTD app showing the passport scanning feature for the New Zealand Traveller Declaration.

Interface of the NZTD app showing the passport scanning feature for the New Zealand Traveller Declaration.

Screenshot of the NZTD app showing a travel declaration summary for a flight from Los Angeles to Auckland

Screenshot of the NZTD app showing a travel declaration summary for a flight from Los Angeles to Auckland

Arrive in Aotearoa with Confidence

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 1M+ users.

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Effortless Passport Scanning

Forget manual data entry. Simply scan your passport to auto-populate your details accurately and securely in seconds.

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In-Flight Offline Mode

Make the most of your long-haul journey. Complete your declaration while in the air, even without an active Wi-Fi or data connection.

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Seamless Border Linking

No need to print codes or hunt for emails. Your digital declaration is automatically linked to your passport for instant recognition at the border.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 1M+ people who love this app.

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"The passport scanning made setup a breeze, and I loved being able to finish my declaration mid-flight without needing Wi-Fi. Walking through the border was effortless—it felt like magic when my info was already there!"

James Miller
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"A total game-changer for traveling with kids! I handled everyone's declarations in one place before we even took off. No more scrambling for pens or juggling paper forms at the border while tired from a long-haul flight."

Sarah Jenkins

About the app

Everything you need to know about NZTD.

Description

Make your arrival in New Zealand a smoother experience by filling out your New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) before you get here. You can submit it up to 24 hours before starting your trip to New Zealand. Your declaration will take about 10 minutes to complete and you’ll need to answer the questions in English. You can update it at any time, up until you get to the border in New Zealand. Information you need to provide when filling out your NZTD includes: - Your passport, contact and flight details; - Your immigration status (if required); - Details about your trip, including your recent travel history; - Items you are bringing into New Zealand, including in your carry on bags and checked in luggage. With the NZTD app you can: - Scan your passport to add your passport details; - Add and complete multiple declarations, for example, for your children; - Use offline mode to enter information while you’re flying or out of WiFi or data range. You need to be online to start or submit a declaration. Once you’ve submitted your NZTD there’s nothing more you need to do. You won’t have to print anything out or show a QR code. Your NZTD will automatically show up when your passport is scanned at the border.

Latest Version

1.7.2

Size

64.3 MB

First Released

Jul 12, 2023

Ready for a Seamless Arrival in New Zealand?

Join over 1 million travelers who skip the paperwork. Download the NZTD app to complete your declaration in minutes—even mid-flight—and breeze through the border without printing a single page.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about NZTD

What is the NZTD app?

The NZTD app allows travelers to complete their New Zealand Traveller Declaration digitally before arriving in New Zealand. It streamlines the entry process by submitting required personal, flight, and biosecurity information.

How early can I submit my declaration using the NZTD app?

You can submit your New Zealand Traveller Declaration using the NZTD app up to 24 hours before you start your trip to New Zealand.

Do I need to print my NZTD declaration or show a QR code?

No, you do not need to print anything out or show a QR code. Your NZTD declaration automatically links to your passport and appears when scanned at the border.

Can I add declarations for my children in the NZTD app?

Yes, the NZTD app allows users to add and complete multiple declarations. This feature supports declarations for family members, such as your children, from a single account.

What information do I need to complete my NZTD declaration?

To complete your NZTD, you need passport, contact, flight details, immigration status (if applicable), trip details including travel history, and information about items you are bringing into New Zealand.

Does the NZTD app have an offline mode?

Yes, the NZTD app includes an offline mode. You can enter information without an internet connection, but you must be online to start or submit a new declaration.

Can I scan my passport with the NZTD app?

Yes, the NZTD app allows you to scan your passport to automatically add your passport details. A manual entry option is also available if scanning is not possible.

How long does it take to complete the NZTD declaration?

Completing your New Zealand Traveller Declaration using the NZTD app takes approximately 10 minutes. This includes answering all required questions in English.

What biosecurity questions are asked in the NZTD app?

The NZTD app asks about bringing food (cooked, uncooked, fresh, preserved, packaged, dried), animal products (meat, dairy, fish, honey, feathers, shells), and plant products (fruit, flowers, seeds, wood, leaves) into New Zealand.

Can I update my NZTD declaration after submission?

Yes, you can update your NZTD declaration at any time after submission, up until you reach the border in New Zealand.